Oneika Mays is a yoga and meditation teacher, author, and former mindfulness coach at Rikers Island Correctional Facility, where she taught for more than a decade. Her debut book, Sit With Me: A No-BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation (HarperOne), is a memoir, teaching on lovingkindness, and field guide for those who have ever felt lost, abandoned, or unseen. With deep roots in Buddhist and yogic teachings, Mays specializes in making contemplative practice accessible.